Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Hampton Roads

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Hampton Roads

St. Patrick’s Day 2016 is coming! Whether you are looking to see a fun-filled parade, have a bite to eat at an Irish Pub or run a marathon at the Oceanfront, you’ll have a lot to choose from in the seven cities. While St. Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday, March 17th this year, there will be events taking place throughout the first several weeks of March. Check out our list below to discover an event near you!

Located at Wasserhund Brewing Company at 1805 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

Admission: $25.00 per ticket.

Highlights: Celebrating 6 months until the tapping of the kegs at Oktoberfest, the return of warm spring weather, and most importantly to help raise money for The Beach Ambassadors of Virginia Beach! Come enjoy Wasserhund Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewpub, Big Ugly Brewing Company, Pleasure House Brewing Company, and Back Bay Brewing Company beer. Authentic German food will be available for additional purchase from The Bier Garden, or Wasserhund Pizza. From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, there will be a live DJ spinning all the fun day drinking music you can handle. From 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, The Special Guests will take the stage. Ticket costs include admission, souvenir cup, and 2 drink tickets! Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. The Beach Ambassadors will have an amazing silent auction with all proceeds going to benefit The Beach Ambassadors, as well as a portion of the events revenue going to them as well.

Admission: $45.00 – $65.00. Click the link to find out more about pricing.

Highlights: Since 1981, Kappa Delta has been a proud supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), an organization founded by the late Donna Stowe one of our own Kappa Delta alumna. The mission of PCAA, to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children. To date, Kappa Delta has donated more than $15 million to help prevent child abuse in our country. A full 80 percent of the money raised stays in the community and is donated to our local beneficiary Champions for Children: Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Roads; the remaining 20 percent is donated to PCAA’s national office for its national programs.

Located at the 1500-1600 block of Colley Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23507.

Admission: This event is free and open to the public.

Highlights: Shamrockin’ in Ghent is Hope House Foundation’s annual St. Patrick’s Day block party on Colley Avenue in Ghent. The fun includes live music from The Newport News Pipes and Drums, The Fighting Jamesons, and the Deloreans! There will also be delicious food from Belmont House of Smoke and festive adult beverages.

Admission: For those in green, admission is Free! For those not in green, you will get pinched with a $10 cover charge.

Highlights: Come out, wear green, dress up as a leprechaun! Shamrock your way to the winery! This is in celebration of the Shamrockin’ in Ghent and St. Patty’s Day. Featuring $3 glasses of select red and white wine. Bottle of wine valued at $75 will be given to the best-dressed individual or couple of the evening. This event will be held at Mermaid Winery Tasting Room.

Highlights: The 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a fun filled Irish parade with all the marching bands, clowns, floats, cars, and people necessary to make up an exciting and enjoyable parade. The Parade steps off at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss the After Parade Party, presented by the Columbian Club of Ocean View starting at 12:00 PM at 211 W. Government Avenue, featuring live bands: Tidewater Drive (outside) and The Janitors (inside the Hall). Plenty of food and refreshments will be available as well. *Open to the Public- 21 and up.

6th Year Anniversary & St. Patty’s Day Celebration at O’Connor Brewing Company

Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Located at O’Connor Brewing Company at 211 W 24th Street, Norfolk, VA 23517.

Highlights: Enjoy an all-day St. Patrick’s Day party as O’Connor Brewing Company celebrates 6 years of craft beer! 6 special stouts in honor of their 6th birthday and green beer! Live music from North Carolina’s The Midatlantic (indie folk rock). Irish inspired menu items from Karnage Asada, Capt’n Crabby & Just Cupcakes. Highlights also include brewery tours, giant Jenga, giant connect four, shuffleboard & foosball!

Located at City Center at Oyster Point at 701 Town Center Drive, #100, Newport News, VA 23606.

Admission: Parking and admission are free.

Highlights: Bring your friends, wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at City Center! Musical performances by The Fighting Jamesons (Irish Rock), Celtica (Celtic) and the Newport News Police Pipe and Drums (Bagpipes). You will find delicious food trucks, a corn-hole tournament, activities for the kids, and beverages for the adults.

Located at the Kingspoint Club House at 119 Northpoint Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

Admission: $20 per guest. Net proceeds will support the Women’s Club of Williamsburg’s scholarships and community service programs.

Highlights: Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an afternoon of cards and games with your friends! Play bridge, mah jongg, Shanghai rummy and more. Win big with a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more raffles and enjoy light refreshments (salads, desserts, coffee and tea)!